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	Sports As-it-happens update ⋅ January 31, 2020
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	ESPN Chiefs' Sammy Watkins ponders future, might sit out 2020 season ESPN AVENTURA, Fla. -- Wide receiver Sammy Watkins said he's considering many options -- including one where he would sit out the 2020 season -- as he contemplates his future with the Kansas City Chiefs. "If it suits me and my family and [meets] my needs, for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Greg Olsen, Panthers Part Ways After 9 Seasons; Reportedly Has TV Options Bleacher Report Tight end Greg Olsen's time with the Carolina Panthers is over after nine seasons. The Panthers announced the two sides mutually parted ways and shared a statement from Olsen: "Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with (general manager) Marty ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Meet the fun-loving Chiefs: How Andy Reid changed Kansas City NFL.com MIAMI -- If there was one thing Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce knew, it was that he wasn't going to waste his moment. His team was in the midst of the postgame celebration following their AFC championship win over the Tennessee Titans when ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com NBA trade rumors: Lakers reject Kings' offer for Kyle Kuzma, counter by asking for Bogdan Bogdanovic CBSSports.com If the Lakers are going to make a major trade before next Thursday's deadline, it will almost certainly involve Kyle Kuzma. The Stepien Rule currently prevents them from trading any first-round pick, and Kuzma is the only player on the active roster below the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Kyrie Irving speaks on the death of Kobe Bryant, who he viewed as a mentor: 'It's an open wound' CBSSports.com Like many players across the league's landscape, Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard Kyrie Irving had a deep bond with late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Irving viewed the older Bryant as a mentor, and often went to him seeking advice on life, both on ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Jarvis Landry on Odell Beckham Jr.'s LSU post-game, Browns' lack of identity, no hip surgery and more cleveland.com MIAMI — Jarvis Landry criticized Freddie Kitchens throughout last season for not getting the ball to him and Odell Beckham Jr. enough, and yelled at him at least once during a game when his frustration boiled over. Now that Kitchens is gone, Landry hasn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Ed Reed Named Miami Hurricanes' Chief of Staff; Advisory Role to Manny Diaz Bleacher Report Hall of Famer Ed Reed is returning to Miami as chief of staff for the football team, the school announced Thursday. "As Chief of Staff, Reed will serve in an advisory role to Diaz in all aspects of the football program, including strategic planning, quality control, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Copa Del Rey 2020: Round of 16 Results and Quarter-Final Draw Schedule Bleacher Report Barcelona coasted into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday, winning 5-0 against Leganes at the Camp Nou. Antoine Griezmann got the scoring underway for the hosts after just four minutes and the floodgates opened. Clement Lenglet doubled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Cowboys News: Jason Witten Hopes to Return to Dallas, Open to Playing Elsewhere Bleacher Report Jason Witten isn't ready to give up playing football—even if it means leaving the Dallas Cowboys. Witten said Thursday he hopes to return to Dallas in 2020 but understands if the team wants to move in a new direction under coach Mike McCarthy. "I realize ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mariners agree to $1.6M deal with Yoshihisa Hirano ESPN SEATTLE -- The Mariners added a veteran arm to their bullpen Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $1.6 million contract with Yoshihisa Hirano. Hirano has spent the past two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, appearing in 137 games with a 3.47 ERA. Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Major League Soccer and Nashville SC release joint statement on stadium project MLSsoccer.com Following a meeting with Nashville Mayor John Cooper at Major League Soccer's office in New York City on Thursday, Major Leaguer Soccer and Nashville SC issued the following statement: "Driven by the excitement of fans around Nashville SC's opening ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Bruce Pearl sticking with Auburn's starting lineup despite early-game struggles al.com Bruce Pearl contemplated making a change. Something, he felt, needed to be considered after yet another slow start nearly doomed his team for a third straight SEC road game. In the wake of Auburn's thrilling and historic 83-82 double-overtime win against ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 2020 Super Bowl Prop Betting: 49ers-Chiefs first half totals USA TODAY The public has been leaning to the Over for Sunday's Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are expected to light up the scoreboard, with a projected points total for the game set at 54.5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated 3 Quick Ways Lions Can Repair Their Reputation Sports Illustrated The Detroit Lions organization is constantly batting the perception that they do not care enough about their current or past players. With Richard Sherman and Calvin Johnson adding fuel to the fire this week that the scheme and culture do not sit well with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com 2020 NFL Draft: Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa hoping to have pro day ahead of draft CBSSports.com Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is considered one of the top prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft, but while his excellence on the field has been proven during his time with the Crimson Tide, his health remains one of the biggest questions regarding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Former Ravens LB, Gilman star Brandon Copeland receives NFLPA's highest honor for community outreach Baltimore Sun Former Ravens and current New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland has been named the 2020 Alan Page Community Award winner, the NFL Players Association announced Thursday. Copeland, a Gilman graduate, received the organization's highest ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Tigers agree to minor league deal with Jordy Mercer ESPN DETROIT -- Infielder Jordy Mercer agreed to a minor league deal to remain with the Detroit Tigers. Detroit announced the contract Thursday, saying the 33-year-old will report to major league spring training. Mercer hit .270 for the Tigers last year with nine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Cubs' offers to extend Kris Bryant have been below market, but no luxury tax mandate exists Yahoo Sports The Kris Bryant service time grievance was decided in the Cubs' favor and the club has two more years of team control of his contractual rights before he reaches free agency after the 2021 season. So what is next for both the team and the player? Would the ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Trevor Ariza fitting in well with Portland Trail Blazers: 'He just knows his role and he knows how to do it well' oregonlive.com Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts praised Damian Lillard, as expected, after Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Lillard, who is arguably playing the best basketball of his career right now, had just recorded his first triple-double as a Blazer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Grand Valley State Football Coach Resigns After Comments on Having Dinner With Hitler Sports Illustrated Division-II Grand Valley State University offensive coordinator Morris Berger has resigned following his recent comments that he'd like to have dinner with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The university released a statement on Thursday to announce it reached the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Drew Brees' decision on his future will dictate Saints' other QB decisions Yahoo Sports Sean Payton concedes it's unlikely the Saints will be able to re-sign all three quarterbacks. The team doesn't have a quarterback under contract for 2020 with Drew Brees, Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill all scheduled for free agency in March. The Saints ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Tyson Fury vows he beat Deontay Wilder the first time, ready to do it again Yahoo Sports HENDERSON, Nevada — The camera crew inside the tiny gym tucked inside a strip mall a few miles from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip is the only clue that one of the middle-aged men working out isn't your average Joe trying to drop that extra ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com 49ers' Tevin Coleman: Remains limited at practice CBSSports.com Coleman (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Coleman previously was a limited participant Wednesday, taking a step forward after he was a non-participant last week. He seems to be gearing up for an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Unlike the NFL, the XFL will not test for marijuana Tampa Bay Times ST. PETERSBURG — After months of rumors, XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck said Wednesday that the league will not test for marijuana. "Our drug testing policy includes (performance-enhancing drugs) but it does not include marijuana," Luck said during an ... Flag as irrelevant
	FantasyPros XFL Fantasy Football Rankings (2020) FantasyPros This piece is part of our article program that features quality content from experts exclusively at FantasyPros. For more insight from Geoff, head over to GoingFor2.com. The XFL released the 52-man rosters for every team on Jan. 27th. Using that information ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Magic forward Aaron Gordon reportedly commits to the Slam Dunk Contest at 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago Chicago Tribune Magic forward Aaron Gordon has pledged to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 15 during All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the Athletic's Shams Charania reported Thursday. NBA All-Star Weekend will be held Feb. 14-16 at the United Center and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Mark Hurlbert: Kobe Bryant Would Have Been Convicted In Colorado CBS Denver DENVER (AP) — The prosecutor who pursued sexual assault charges against Kobe Bryant 17 years ago believes he would have won a conviction if the case had gone to trial and that the woman who accused Bryant would have received more support if the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Nassar Survivors Offered $215M Settlement by USA Gymnastics The New York Times USA Gymnastics has filed a bankruptcy plan that includes an offer of $215 million for sexual abuse survivors to settle their claims against the embattled organization. The $215 million total is the amount the insurance carriers for USA Gymnastics and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SIT News Reds' Pedro Strop: Latches on with Reds CBSSports.com Strop signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract with the Reds on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. The Reds continue to make moves this offseason, adding a veteran reliever in Strop to help shore up their bullpen. The 34-year-old struggled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside the Hall Five takeaways from Indiana's loss to Penn State Inside the Hall UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Indiana fell to 1-4 in true road games this season, and 5-5 in Big Ten Conference games, with a 64-49 loss at No. 24 Penn State on Wednesday night. The Hoosiers struggled in the second half inside the Bryce Jordan Center, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Gophers football beats Iowa, Wisconsin for tight end's 2021 commitment TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press The Gophers football program received a commitment from tight end Jameson Geers for its 2021 recruiting class, he announced Thursday on Twitter. Geers, a three-star recruit from New Lenox, Ill., had offers from most of the teams in the Big Ten West ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bolts from the Blue Melvin Gordon on Chargers: Hopefully I don't have to wait until March Bolts from the Blue Tom Telesco hasn't made a trade of just draft picks since moving up for Melvin Gordon in 2015, and the LA Chargers GM and running back are potentially looking to keep that union intact for 2020 and beyond. Gordon, who held out at the onset of the 2019 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports SEC generated whopping $651 million in revenue for 2018-19 Yahoo Sports Business is booming in the Southeastern Conference. On Thursday, the SEC announced its revenue distribution for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2019. In all, the conference brought in approximately $651 million in revenue, which was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Ohio State defensive lineman Alex Williams transferring to Vanderbilt The Tennessean Ohio State defensive lineman Alex Williams will transfer to Vanderbilt, he announced on Instagram. And he added that he will wear No. 8 in honor of Kobe Bryant. "I'll be wearing #8 as a Vanderbilt Man, thank you Kobe Bryant," Williams posted on Instagram, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MiamiDolphins The Blitz: Preston Williams' Recovery, Hard Rock Stadium Eliminates Single-Use Plastic MiamiDolphins Midway through his breakout rookie campaign, Preston Williams' season was taken away on one play. In Week 9 versus the New York Jets, the Williams tore his ACL on a punt return, sidelining the him for the rest of the season. Now, just under three months ... Flag as irrelevant
	BoxingScene.com Shane Mosley: Jake Paul Has Good Speed, Power, Technique BoxingScene.com Hall of Fame fighter "Sugar" Shane Mosley is aligning forces with YouTuber Jake Paul and serving as the content creator's coach ahead of the socialite's slugfest against AnEsonGib this Thursday in Miami on DAZN. Mosley believes he has a talented and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Jordan Nwora leads Louisville's 3-point barrage of Boston College The Boston Globe Jordan Nwora scored a game-high 37 points, hitting 7 of 14 from 3-point range, to lead the sixth-ranked Louisville Cardinals to an 86-69 victory over host Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Flag as irrelevant
	WSB Atlanta John Andretti, former NASCAR and IndyCar driver, dies at 56 WSB Atlanta INDIANAPOLIS — Former IndyCar and NASCAR winner John Andretti died Thursday after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Andretti Autosports, which is owned by Andretti's cousin, Michael, announced the death Thursday. Statement on the passing of ... Flag as irrelevant
	247Sports Mark Dantonio feared Curtis Blackwell would leave for Michigan 247Sports The ongoing lawsuit between former Michigan State assistant Curtis Blackwell and head coach Mark Dantonio took a new turn Wednesday. Dantonio called Blackwell from a train in Italy in May 22, 2017 saying that he would not return to the staff of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Action Network NBA Predictions, Picks & Betting Odds (Thursday, Jan. 30): What's Wrong With the Sacramento Kings? The Action Network This NBA season, I'm trying something new. I'm going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night's slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Yesterday I finished 1-1 for -0.1 units. Flag as irrelevant
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